Server split for blue?

[Zuut]

Having come to P99 years later than many of y'all, I would still not want a server split (though I admit it would be very fun to start from scratch along with many others). Shoot, with my casual game time, people have re-rolled twice and passed me up, so I feel like this would still be the case even on a new, fresh server - the only difference would be a lower population and a lesser chance of me being able to find a group after the initial wave of first toon leveling due to decreased populations and fewer alts.

As a casual player, that's just how I feel.

[Lagaidh]

Originally Posted by Zuut [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Shoot, with my casual game time, people have re-rolled twice and passed me up, so I feel like this would still be the case even on a new, fresh server

I realize we're talking about the hypothetical server split, but you've hit on what many folks who call for server wipes or resets in the interest of resetting the playing field never take into account: the elite are elite no matter what.

I saw someone comment upthread about being late to Live EQ or p99 and always being "behind". Of all the hardcore players I've known in many titles, it didn't matter if they were behind... they always found a way to get to the top. Some cheat, some grind, some are just plain smarter.

My play style in EQ is like the tortoise from the fairy tale: I will be behind. Reset the server and I may not want to put in another 2 years to get to L53 and outfit a main for me and my wife. That hardcore fella isn't going to blink. He's going to get back to it and probably will get there before you once again!

[Swish]

Red needs to reroll as a team pvp setup. Less griefing I'd think, and I know (when I get a new 'puter) that I'd be down for it [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Elements]

New server with all items no drop except vendor trash like gems and tradeskill mats and break MQs. Fixes RMT, makes twinking very difficult, encourages people to move around to all sorts of camps and zones to get the pieces they need while levelling up instead of just powering through the xp highway.

But break RMT, what? Never happen.

[Ele]

Originally Posted by Elements [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

New server with all items no drop except vendor trash like gems and tradeskill mats and break MQs. Fixes RMT, makes twinking very difficult, encourages people to move around to all sorts of camps and zones to get the pieces they need while levelling up instead of just powering through the xp highway.

But break RMT, what? Never happen.

Firiona Vie Rule Set?

[Anowin]

I just started on P99 a few weeks ago. For those of you that have been playing for a long time, I understand the desire to re-roll, re-progress, etc. But be very careful what you wish for. We have longed for Classic for such a long time, and it's here, thanks to P99's efforts. Simply because a few zones may be crowded in peak times is not a reason to start a new server that will more than likely halve the population. Talk about deserted. It's human nature to always want more, to start over, to re-live again, but try not to forget what you have here. The fact that I can pick up a group in Blackburrow on a 3 year old server is amazing. And we always had issues 13 years ago finding camps in the higher dungeons. I remember people splitting the "circle room" camp in SolB when months before it wasn't even a camp. Find off times to play, and have fun. No to split.

[fadetree]

^ would play

[feanan]

One issue nobody has mentioned is they millions of pp that are on the sever due to bugs, cheater, exploits, etc.

Not to mention all the early folk farmed 100 manastones and all the other expensive shit to resell.

There is a reason so many people can afford to pay 300k for bp's, and hundreds of pp for epics for alts, etc.

Let me tell you, its NOT because they are farming 1k an hour at seafuries

[Tecmos Deception]

Originally Posted by feanan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

One issue nobody has mentioned is they millions of pp that are on the sever due to bugs, cheater, exploits, etc.

Not to mention all the early folk farmed 100 manastones and all the other expensive shit to resell.

There is a reason so many people can afford to pay 300k for bp's, and hundreds of pp for epics for alts, etc.

Let me tell you, its NOT because they are farming 1k an hour at seafuries

Granted.

But the same stuff would happen on a new server.

Seriously. Do you casual players who are clamoring for a server split really think that you'd be free of hardcore players or something? Do you really think that you'd be able to waltz into legacy/cash camps in the 10 hours you can play per week? Do you really think there wouldn't be an entire guild of 50s farming every worthwhile item in the game before you even made level 30? Do you really think you'd have more fun competing with hundreds of other people who are also level 1 just to find a new rats to kill, all the while having no high levels to help you with spell/bag money or buffs or gear that you couldn't possibly farm yourself for 40 levels even though it is only worth using right now?

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[Droog007]

Originally Posted by Tecmos Deception [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

A bunch of doom and gloom

That would probably happen... but I actually kinda thrive on that sort of struggle. Plus I would at least have a chance at having a pre-nerf guise on a firepot-bound fatty without buying it...

Not into account trading. I think that's the worst part about this server. I don't blame people for taking advantage of it, but I wish there was a way for it to never start.